15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Nino
Origin:
GeorgianMeaning:
"of Nineveh"Description:
Georgian feminine form of Ninos, which may come from the name of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Saint Nino introduced Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.
- Ellise
- Ardeth
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"flowering field"Description:
Ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Variant of Ardith.
- Ethni
Origin:
Welsh form of EithneDescription:
If you were disappointed that Eithne is pronounced "Enya", you're in luck! The Welsh version really does sound as it looks.
- Pana
- Samar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"evening conversation"Description:
This lovely Arabic name is gaining popularity in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound, as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and unsual for both boys and girls.
- Turid
Origin:
Norwegian from Old NorseMeaning:
"Thor is beautiful"Description:
Popular in mid-century Norway, Turid was ultimately derived from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, from Þórr, "Thor," and fríðr, "beautiful." Turi is a more contemporary spelling, connected to aviator Turi Widerøe.
- Mihra
- Haylie
Description:
A variation of Hailey that nosedived more than 100 places in 2009.
- Legna
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"angel"Description:
This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.
- Raena
- Estrid
- Dervla
Origin:
Anglicized form of Irish Dearbhla or DeirbhileMeaning:
"daughter of the poet"Description:
Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown in the outside world might consider this.
- Vinciane
- Lyzette
- Resel
- Joia
- Bayleigh
Origin:
Spelling variation of BaileyDescription:
Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.
- Avice
- Silkie